Get to grips with a compass and map to elevate your navigating skills and become a more intrepid explorer.

Learning how to use a map and compass is something all hikers and backpackers need to know. Why Should I Learn to Use a Compass? With the advent of GPS, navigating by compass has become something ...

It’s time to go analog with your navigation tools. Using a map and compass is one of the most reliable foundational skills of the wilderness.

This is why basic compass and map skills are so important. "Using a map with a compass is a skill that a lot of most people probably don't possess anymore," Bieri said.